Are you planning to travel to Brazil from San Diego? If so, you must comply with the most recent COVID-19 testing requirements outlined by the Brazilian government for travelers coming into Brazil. Brazil started allowing international travelers back into the country in January 2022. However, a second wave of COVID-19 has struck the country of Brazil over the last six months. In response, the Brazilian government now requires travelers to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing and apply for a Health Declaration Form before being allowed into the country.

Many people traveling to Brazil are unaware of these COVID-19 testing requirements because of the prevalence of COVID-19 and low-staffed embassies in many countries. But here, you can learn about the COVID-19 travel testing requirements you need to complete before traveling to Brazil from San Diego. Give us a call today to learn more about our COVID-19 testing services or to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

Learn More About COVID-19 Testing for Travel to Brazil

Brazil has no mandatory vaccination requirements or any quarantine requirements. On the other hand, your vaccination status determines which testing and documentation requirements you need to fulfill. An unvaccinated traveler must undergo a required antigen or PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test within 24 hours from the scheduled arrival date in Brazil. Either COVID-19 test must get done at an accredited laboratory, such as the one at Urgent Care La Jolla in San Diego.

If the PCF test comes back negative, you will be allowed to board a plane for Brazil. Ensure you bring the test results showing your PCR test returned negative within 24 hours of the arrival date. If you don’t produce this documentation at the airport, you cannot board the plane. Fully vaccinated travelers won’t need to take a PCR test within 24 hours and prove the results are negative. Instead, the vaccinated travelers must bring their official vaccination cards to the airport to verify their vaccination status. In addition, all children under 12 years of age won’t have to present proof of negative test results on a PCR test before departure.

Applying for a Health Declaration Form

The Brazilian government also requires travelers to apply for a Health Declaration Form before traveling to Brazil. It is fast and easy to complete and submit a Health Declaration Form because the entire process can be completed online in three easy steps.

1) Visit iVisa.com

iVisa.com is where you can access a digital version of the Health Declaration Form. So, go to the website and complete the basic information about yourself. It will also ask you to select the processing time you prefer.

2) Submit the Document and Payment Online

Complete the entire form accurately, then enter your credit card payment information to pay the required application fee. Finally, read over all the information you entered to ensure it is 100% accurate. Then you can submit the form and payment.

3) Upload the Documents

Upload the digital version of the completed Health Declaration form and all other supporting documents to the Brazilian Ministry of Health.

Get Your COVID-19 Testing for Travel to Brazil Today

Please visit Urgent Care La Jolla to receive your required COVID-19 test before your departure to Brazil. Our accredited laboratory satisfies the government requirements for issuing COVID-19 testing to travelers. Give us a call today to learn more about our COVID-19 testing services or to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

The Japanese Government continues to impose COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers wishing to enter Japan. The more significant restrictions are placed on travelers with Chinese passports or a recent history of traveling to China. As you may know, the COVID-19 outbreak began in China and has continued to infect record numbers of people throughout the country. And now that the Chinese Government has lifted many of its harsh travel restrictions, countries like Japan are taking precautions to protect their citizens from potentially infected travelers. Call us at (858) 412-6066 to schedule your COVID-19 test for travel to Japan.

Learn About COVID-19 Tests for Travel to Japan

Point of Entry Restrictions for COVID-19

Starting on December 30th, 2022, the Japanese Government requires point-of-entry COVID-19 testing to be done on all passengers flying to Japan from China on direct flights. Anyone who has traveled to China within the last seven days must undergo a point-of-entry test. This requirement does not include passengers coming from Macau or Hong Kong. If the point of entry test results come back negative, the passengers can enter Japan as usual. But if the test results return positive, the person will be required to stay at a government-designated hotel to undergo a 7-day quarantine. Once they wait for seven days, they will be tested again. If the results return negative at that point, the passenger will be permitted to enter Japan. We also offer COVID-19 test for travel to China.

Vaccination Requirements

Unvaccinated travelers coming to Japan must take a COVID-19 test at an authorized location and produce a certificate showing negative test results within 72 hours of taking a direct flight to Japan. This requirement does not apply to passengers taking a connecting flight to other countries or regions.

Vaccinated travelers are not required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. All they have to do is present a valid vaccination certificate or certificate of inspection at the airport in the country where they are departing for Japan. But if they experience COVID-19 symptoms upon arriving in Japan, they will be required to take a test once they get there.

How to Take a Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test for Travel

Are you traveling to Japan from the San Diego area? If so, you can take your required pre-departure COVID-19 test at Medical Care San Diego.

We are an official testing center with a CLIA-certified laboratory. You can visit our laboratory at Medical Care San Diego to undergo a PCR test. This particular test looks for traces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ genetic material inside of you, which is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19. If the test results come back negative, we will issue you a negative test results certificate as proof of fulfilling this travel requirement. Then you can present the certificate at the airport before departing for Japan.

In addition, all visa exemption restrictions were lifted on October 11th, 2022. If you’re a traveler with a passport from the United States, you can resume entering Japan without a visa for up to 3 months. However, you still have to fulfill the basic entry requirements regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccines.

Visit Medical Care San Diego for a COVID-19 Test for Travel to Japan

Are you ready to schedule an appointment to take your required COVID-19 test before traveling to Japan? Medical Care San Diego offers official PCR tests at our CLIA-certified laboratory in San Diego.

Call us at (858) 412-6066 to schedule your COVID-19 test for travel to Japan.

The Chinese Government has issued strict COVID-19 testing requirements for foreign travelers trying to enter China. Even though COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in other parts of the world, China still takes the virus seriously. That is why they require foreigners to visit two CLIA-certified laboratories (one every 24 hours) and undergo a PCR test at each laboratory.

PCR tests are the most effective at detecting the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. The lab technicians will amplify your RNA (ribonucleic acid) to look for traces of the genetic material. You will receive negative test results if they don’t find any traces of it. The requirement is to get negative test results once every 24 hours from separate CLIA-certified laboratories. Contact our urgent care clinic to learn more about COVID-19 tests for travel to China, or to schedule your appointment to get tested: (858) 412-6066

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Some CLIA-certified laboratories will report your test results to your local Chinese Embassy or the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese officials will want to see official reports of your negative test results and copies of your name, address, passport, visa, vaccine information, and COVID-19 infection history. If you use laboratories unwilling to send this information on your behalf, you’ll have to send it to the Chinese Embassy yourself.

Health Declaration Certificate

The PCR tests must be taken consecutively within 48 hours before your flight to China. Once the first test results come back negative, you must take the second test within 24 hours before your flight. If those test results come back negative as well, the next step is to apply for a health declaration certificate to verify you’re a traveler who is not sick with COVID-19. You’ll have a chance to upload the required documentation to the Chinese Embassy, such as copies of your valid visa, passport, negative PCR test results, etc. The Chinese Embassy officials will verify the documentation and application information submitted to ensure its authenticity. The Chinese Embassy will issue you a health declaration certificate if the authenticity has been validated. You’ll need to bring this health declaration certificate to the airport, or you won’t be allowed into China. Some Chinese cities have COVID-19 quarantine requirements for foreign travelers too. Therefore, get ready to spend anywhere from 7 to 14 days in quarantine after arriving in China.

Visit Medical Care San Diego for COVID-19 Tests for Travel to China

Do you need to find reputable CLIA-certified laboratories to undergo your required PCR tests in San Diego? If so, Medical Care San Diego can provide you with one of the two required PCR tests at our CLIA-certified laboratory in San Diego. Our lab technicians are well-trained and fully approved to conduct PCR tests on anyone wishing to travel to countries that require them to undergo this PCR testing, such as China. The PCR test results should not take more than 48 hours to be released. Most people get their test results on the same day as the test. That should make things easier for you when attempting to satisfy the Chinese Embassy’s 48-hour requirement. We’ll issue the official PCR test results to you as soon as they are ready. Contact our urgent care clinic to learn more about COVID-19 tests for travel to China, or to schedule your appointment to get tested: (858) 412-6066

COVID-19 testing is something everyone should be doing, especially if they live or work with others. Knowing if you have COVID-19 is crucial for protecting your health and the health of other people around you. Then you can take the necessary precautions by isolating yourself from others and seeking the appropriate treatment to reduce your symptoms. Contact us at (858) 412-6066 to learn more about our COVID testing services and schedule an appointment to get tested at our La Jolla facility.

Learn More About COVID Testing in La Jolla, CA

Should You Get COVID Tested?

Do you need a COVID-19 test in La Jolla, California? Here are the four key signs that you need to get a COVID-19 test:

• You experience the common symptoms associated with COVID-19, such as trouble breathing, fatigue, coughing, headaches, loss of smell, loss of taste, and fever.
• You found out you were recently around somebody else who tested positive for COVID-19. In this case, wait approximately five days or longer before getting tested. It is the best way to ensure accurate test results.
• If you were recently in a large crowd, event, or other high-risk environment, it is a good idea to get tested afterward. When you’re around many different strangers, any of them could have COVID-19 and infect you with it unknowingly. So, you should take every precaution necessary after exposing yourself to several strangers.
• If you plan to visit someone with a high risk of suffering severe symptoms from COVID-19, such as a senior citizen, you should get tested before visiting them.

Medical Care San Diego can help you decide whether it is appropriate to get tested at this time.

Which COVID-19 Test is Right for You?

There are two types of viral tests for detecting COVID-19: nucleic acid amplification tests and antigen tests. Each test is different and recommended under different circumstances. Either way, you should always get a COVID-19 test at an FDA-approved facility like Medical Care San Diego.

Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests

Nucleic acid amplification tests are the most accurate and reliable COVID-19 tests because they look for viral genetic material from SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that generates COVID-19 inside your body. The nurse or medical technician will swab a mucus sample inside your mouth or nose and send the sample to a laboratory to test for this viral genetic material. It is a long wait to get the results, but at least they are the most accurate results you can get.

Antigen Tests

Antigen tests are much faster than nucleic acid amplification tests because you can get the results back within 30 minutes in most cases. These tests look for COVID-19 antigens in your mucus, which are much easier to detect than genetic material. However, you could still have a COVID-19 infection if you have a negative antigen test result because it takes about five days after infection for the COVID-19 antigens to show up in your system. So it might be a good idea to get retested every couple of days to ensure the virus is not in your system.

Learn More About COVID Testing in La Jolla, CA

Medical Care San Diego can help guide you through the process and recommend the best COVID test for your particular situation. Then we can administer the test as needed at our advanced testing facility in La Jolla.

Contact us at (858) 412-6066 to learn more about our COVID testing services and schedule an appointment to get tested at our La Jolla facility.

COVID-19 continues to be a constant threat to every citizen of San Diego. Even if you are fully vaccinated, you could still develop severe symptoms from COVID-19 if you have an underlying illness. That is why Pfizer was quick to create a potent antiviral drug to inhibit the growth of COVID-19 in patients before they end up in a life-threatening situation.

You may recognize the name “Pfizer” as the first company to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Now they have developed a COVID-19 antiviral drug called Paxlovid. It has already been found to be 90% effective in protecting patients with the highest risk of dying from COVID-19. The World Health Organization has even given the drug its strongest recommendation possible.

Pharmacies currently have abundant Paxlovid supplies because doctors have stagnated in prescribing the drug to their COVID-19 patients. But thanks to the Biden Administration, more public awareness exists about the drug and its potential to save lives. Now people are encouraged to talk with their doctors about Paxlovid as a potential treatment for saving their life. If you are looking for Paxlovid COVID-19 treatment in San Diego, give us a call today to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

Get a Paxlovid COVID-19 Treatment Prescribed in San Diego

Medical Care San Diego has a team of qualified physicians ready to prescribe Paxlovid to COVID-19 patients experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms. Paxlovid is a five-day oral treatment regimen that requires you to consume tablets in the morning and night orally. It first stops the virus’s progression and then works to fight the infection in the body. As a result, you could feel better within weeks after completing your five-day dosage regimen.

Our qualified physicians will review your medical history to determine whether you are eligible for the Paxlovid treatment prescription. The FDA has strict guidelines regarding the eligibility requirements to receive a Paxlovid treatment. For instance, a patient has to suffer from a current medical condition that could put them in even greater danger if they got COVID-19. Examples of these conditions include diabetes, obesity, and asthma.

Contact our facility at (858) 412-6066 to make an appointment with a physician or learn more about the Paxlovid treatment. We have telehealth consultations available for COVID-19 patients forced to quarantine because of their illness. So you will still get to talk with a qualified doctor without needing to leave your home.

If you are found eligible for the drug, our physicians will send an electronic prescription for Paxlovid to any pharmacy you select. That way, you don’t need to come to our facility in person to talk to a doctor and pick up the prescription. Instead, it can all get done remotely for your convenience.

Learn More About Paxlovid COVID-19 Treatment

The FDA has approved physicians to prescribe Paxlovid to high-risk patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). These patients can be adults and any pediatric patients who are 12 years of age or older and more than 40 kilograms in weight. In addition, the doctors must determine if the patients are at high risk of developing severe sickness or death from COVID-19 due to their preexisting health conditions. If you are looking for Paxlovid COVID-19 treatment in San Diego, give us a call today to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

*The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition.

Traveling to Singapore? Recently, the Republic of Singapore has updated their guidelines for incoming international travelers. Whether you are vaccinated or not, you MUST take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding your flight.

Testing must be completed and results received within two days of travel with a negative result before your flight’s departure. The accepted tests are a nucleic acid test such as the PCR and an Antigen Test. Medical Care San Diego provides both options. Our PCR results are available in less than six (6) hours and our Antigen Test results are available in less than 20 mins. If you need Antigen COVID-19 testing for travel to Singapore, give us a call today to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

Learn More About Antigen COVID-19 Testing for Travel to Singapore

The Antigen Test has become widely popular because the results are available much sooner than the PCR. And like the PCR tests, its results meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml. For entry into Singapore your test results must be negative with the test taken 48 hrs or less before flight. You must have your results in hand before you arrive for your flight, it will be checked by an official before you are cleared for travel. Medical Care San Diego is open seven (7) days a week and we will gladly test and return your results in sufficient time for your flight. Children two (2) years old and under are exempt and do not need to be tested prior to flight. If you are tested and the results are positive, you will not be allowed to travel. Positive results from a PCR or Antigen Test will not be accepted for travel to Singapore and most countries. With or without symptoms, you will need to test again in a few days or more, depending on your local city’s COVID guidelines.

Singapore is a popular island for travel, now that Antigen COVID-19 Tests are accepted, it is easier to get tested and travel overseas. Medical Care San Diego, has been testing clients for international travel throughout the pandemic. They make it trouble-free when making an appointment to fit your busy schedule, their testing process is less than five (5) minutes and they make sure all your information is accurate for smooth travel. But the best part is, the Antigen Test results will be available to you in less than 20 minutes. Booking with Medical Care San Diego you have the options to book online through their website or by calling (858) 412-6066 and asking to speak with their COVID scheduling coordinator. You can be confident with them when booking your appointment. With the phone lines open 24/7, they are available to you in all time zones. Visit Medical Care San Diego if you need Antigen COVID-19 testing for travel to Singapore. In the beautiful city of La Jolla, Medical Care San Diego is easily accessible by car and public transport. They are five minutes from the Pacific Ocean and are surrounded by restaurants and boutique shops. Explore the neighborhood and get some coffee or pastries after your appointment

Traveling to London? Starting February 11, 2022, the United Kingdom has rolled out new guidelines for travel. If you do not qualify for the UK’s fully vaccinated policy, you MUST take a COVID test prior to boarding.

Testing must be completed within two days of travel with a negative result before your flight’s departure. The accepted tests are a nucleic acid test such as the PCR and an Antigen Test. Medical Care San Diego provides both options. Our PCR results are available in less than six (6) hours and our Antigen Test results are available in less than 20 mins. If you need Antigen COVID-19 testing for travel to London, give us a call today to schedule your appointment: (858) 412-6066

Learn More About Antigen COVID-19 Testing for Travel to London

The Antigen Test has become widely popular because the results are available much sooner than the PCR. And like the PCR tests, its results meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml. For entry into London your test results must be negative with the test taken 48 hours or less before flight.

You must have your results in hand before you arrive for your flight, it will be checked by an official before you are cleared for travel. Medical Care San Diego is open seven (7) days a week and we will gladly test and return your results in sufficient time for your flight. If you are tested and the results are positive, you will not be allowed to travel. Positive results from a PCR or Antigen Test will not be accepted for travel to London and most countries. With or without symptoms, you will need to test again in a few days or more, depending on your local city’s COVID guidelines.

London is a popular city for travel, and now that they are accepting Antigen Tests, finding testing locations has never been easier. Medical Care San Diego has been testing clients for travel throughout the pandemic. They make it trouble-free when making an appointment to fit your busy schedule, their testing process is less than five (5) minutes and they make sure all your information is accurate for smooth travel. But the best part is, the Antigen Test results will be available to you in less than 20 minutes.

When booking with Medical Care San Diego you have the option to book online through their website or by calling (858) 412-6066 and asking to speak with their COVID scheduling coordinator. With the phone lines open 24/7, they are available to you in all time zones. You can be confident with them when booking your appointment.

Medical Care San Diego is easily accessible in the beautiful city of La Jolla. They are five minutes from the Pacific Ocean and the area is surrounded with restaurants for a quick bite and boutique shops for shopping. Feel free to explore the neighborhood before or after your appointment

Antigen COVID-19 testing is an effective way to determine whether someone has COVID-19 pathogens in their respiratory system. Since these tests can be performed quickly, they are given to travelers who need to get the required COVID-19 testing before settling at their destinations. It is common amongst international travelers in particular. If you need Antigen COVID-19 testing for travel, give us a call today! 858-412-6066

SPECIAL OFFER: Book your PCR Test with Results in 1 hour.  We can come to your La Jolla Hotel for no extra charge!

Learn More About Antigen COVID-19 Testing for Travel

Are you planning to travel to San Diego soon for work, school, or pleasure? In any case, you may need to get an antigen COVID-19 test if you plan to travel to San Diego or another location away from San Diego. If you need to get such a test for traveling, there is no better place to get it than Medical Care San Diego.

Medical Care San Diego offers fast and efficient antigen COVID-19 testing to anyone who needs to get it, such as travelers coming in and out of San Diego. Many of the travelers we test include students, company employees, sports athletes, and international tourists. So if you need to get tested for any reason, we can do it for you safely.

Our medical professionals include doctors who have received the proper education in infection prevention solutions. This training allows us to provide a safe and secure environment for people to get tested without any risk of infection. That is why you can trust our urgent care center to perform your COVID-19 test with every safety precaution taken.

Rapid COVID-19 Testing For Travel Available

We accept walk-in patients who want to get tested. However, we recommend you make an appointment online to get tested at our facility because it will ensure that we’ll have the test available for you when you arrive. Sometimes the tests are not available if we get too many walk-ins without appointments. So it is always preferable for patients to make an appointment to guarantee their test availability.

San Diego has a plethora of tourist attractions and sites that require visitors to have their COVID-19 vaccination cards or negative test results ready to show on-site. These attractions include Sea World, Petco Park, The House of Blues, Rady Shell, and The Old Globe Theatre. So if you don’t want to get vaccinated, then you’ll have no choice but to get tested for COVID-19 before you can enjoy these attractions.

Make Your Appointment Today

Urgent Care La Jolla is ready to accept new appointments from uninsured and insured patients who wish to get the antigen COVID-19 test. Please make your appointment to see Dr. Peter Mann by calling 858-412-6066.

Dr. Mann is the one who oversees the antigen COVID-19 testing at our facility. He is an experienced doctor with the necessary qualifications to perform a safe and professional test on our patients. You should expect to get the results of your test in 2 hours or less.

Call us if you would like to book a COVID-19 Test QR Code. 858-412-6066

• QR codes for use on international and domestic flights, work, and school
• QR codes can link to your medical and/or testing history
• Variety of testing modalities offered, including the gold standard rt-PCR with results 12 to 24 hours
• Travel certificates signed, stamped, and delivered by a licensed physician’s office in as little as 24 hours

As more and more countries and destinations are opening after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local governments are implementing new protocols to sort travelers based on their COVID-19 vaccination and testing histories. Many destinations continue to require proof of a negative COVID-19 test with a QR Code regardless of vaccination status. This is often accomplished by the passenger providing a COVID-19 travel certificate that includes proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test. The required testing modality is generally rt-PCR, and oftentimes the test must have been performed within 72 hours of departure. In addition, most countries and destinations require that these certificates be signed by a licensed physician or performed in a pre-approved testing facility. For example, the State of Hawaii maintains an exhaustive list of approved testing centers, and patients who fail to obtain tests at one of these approved centers risk being turned around upon arrival to the islands. Please call us if you would like to book a COVID-19 Test QR Code. 858-412-6066 *QR Code on COVID-19 test is extra charge

Learn More About COVID-19 Test QR Code

As these entry requirements develop and the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, many destinations have begun experimenting with new digitization requirements for COVID-19 travel certificates upon entry. This often includes the use of QR codes on COVID-19 travel certificates, which often are required to link to a digital copy of the patient’s test result, vaccination history, or other pertinent medical history as it relates to the destination’s entry requirements. This has proven useful for many destinations as now, gate agents at arrival airports can simply scan a QR code on a COVID-19 travel certificate and immediately access a digital copy of a patient’s pertinent testing, vaccination, or medical history. Although requirements vary from destination to destination, the overall trend appears to be that many destinations are requesting that travelers obtain a COVID-19 travel certificate that contains a QR code that can be scanned at the arrival gate. And although the requirements are numerous and oftentimes confusing, Dr. Peter Mann and his wonderful staff at Medical Care San Diego are experts in COVID-19 travel certificates and have assisted thousands of patients throughout the pandemic in reaching their destinations not only safely and efficiently, but also in compliance with the testing requirements set by local law.

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Test QR Code

If you are traveling in the near future and your destination or home country requires a COVID-19 travel certificate with or without a QR code that links to your test results, do not hesitate to contact our office. Our friendly staff can assist you every step of the way to book your convenient appointment. Our beautiful La Jolla office is peaceful and safe, with the ability to accommodate dozens of COVID-19 testing patients per day. Our rt-PCR tests are the gold standard for international travel and we can provide each traveler in your party with a COVID-19 travel certificate and accompanying QR code. The document will be signed, stamped, and sealed by a licensed physician in compliance with your destination’s local requirements. In addition, our rt-PCR tests are incredibly efficient and results are returned in as little as 12 to 24 hours. Why wait? Contact Dr. Peter Mann and staff today at Medical Care San Diego to book your safe and convenient COVID-19 testing appointment to receive a COVID-19 travel certificate with QR code. We make it easy for you to travel, even during these difficult times.

Please call us if you would like to book a COVID-19 Test QR Code. 858-412-6066 *QR Code on COVID-19 test is extra charge